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Spiritual Care

Here at The George Washington University Hospital, we understand that hospitalization is a stressful time for patients, families and friends. The Department of Spiritual Care has trained professionals who can offer support, also available to staff members, during these stressful times.

The George Washington University Hospital Women's Board Interfaith Chapel is on the first floor, directly opposite Admissions and next to the Volunteer Office.

Here are just a few reasons why you might want to call a chaplain. If you:

are struggling with the meaning of your illness

have concerns with spiritual issues

are wrestling with difficult treatment choices

would like to request a religious ritual specific to your tradition

desire to express anxiety or fear or to confide in a "safe" person

have received bad news

are far from home and would like support

are anticipating surgery

would like someone to pray with you or bless you

are grieving a loss

Services We Provide

Responding to referrals

Preoperative visits

Response to code blues

Baptisms

Blessings

End of life rituals

Memorial services

Consultations

Palliative care rounds

In-service presentations

Faith-Specific Services

Bibles

Communion for Catholics and Protestants

Sacrament of the Sick for Catholics

Shabbat candles for Jewish patients

Rituals for religious holy days

Response to faith-specific requests

A chaplain is available on-site from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For requests that are not urgent, please call the Chaplain Request Line at 202-715-5329 to request a visit. If you leave a message, please provide the patient's first and last names, religious denomination. and the patient's room number. You also may leave any information that you think would be helpful to the chaplains. (See the right column for more information.)

In case of an emergency situation on evenings or weekends, please call 202-715-5349. You may also page the the House Operations Supervisor (6103) or the paging operator (4141)

Donna previously served as the Director of Pastoral Care at both the University of Kentucky Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center.

She brings more than 30 years of experience working in healthcare and is a CPE Certified Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and Board Certified from the Association of Professional Chaplains, and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Donna earned a Master of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary, a Master of Science in Family Studies from the University of Kentucky and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the Christian Theological Seminary.

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Department of Spiritual Care
The George Washington University Hospital

A chaplain is available on-site from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by RF phone at 5114, or by paging 202-209-4277. An on-call chaplain is available evenings and weekends by paging 202-209-4277.

The George Washington University Hospital Women's Board Interfaith Chapel is on the first floor, directly opposite Admissions and next to the Volunteer Office.

Chaplain Request Line:

For non-emergencies, leave a message at 202-715-5329.

For immediate help, call 202-209-4277.

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Donna previously served as the Director of Pastoral Care at both the University of Kentucky Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center.

She brings more than 30 years of experience working in healthcare and is a CPE Certified Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and Board Certified from the Association of Professional Chaplains, and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Donna earned a Master of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary, a Master of Science in Family Studies from the University of Kentucky and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the Christian Theological Seminary.

Contact

Information

Department of Spiritual Care
The George Washington University Hospital

A chaplain is available on-site from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by RF phone at 5114, or by paging 202-209-4277. An on-call chaplain is available evenings and weekends by paging 202-209-4277.

The George Washington University Hospital Women's Board Interfaith Chapel is on the first floor, directly opposite Admissions and next to the Volunteer Office.

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